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UK Printing Company appointed administrators from FRP Advisory on 27 March

UK Printing Company pre-packs

Wide-format and promotional print specialist UK Printing Company (UKPC) has undergone a pre-pack sale to S43 Trading Limited, a new company set up by UKPC director Adam Robinson.

International Paper updates on possible offer for DS Smith

International Paper Company has provided an update on its possible offer for DS Smith, which would see the US company acquire DS Smith’s entire issued and to be issued share capital.

Harris: "Our clients realise doing the right thing is more than a compliance cost"

Aura and CarbonQuota partner on sustainability initiative

Packaging sustainability consultancy Aura and carbon management data specialist CarbonQuota have formed a new partnership designed to give brands and retailers a broader and more holistic view of...

(L-R) Lasercomb's Mark Ridings, Arden's Martin Poynter, and Lasercomb's Alistair Baxter and Mark Guest

Arden Group acquires Lasercomb Dies

The Arden Group has acquired Lasercomb Dies, whose 80 staff and operations will continue as normal following the completion of the deal.

Royal Mail reveals wish list for USO reform, appoints new CEO

Royal Mail has submitted its proposals for reform of its Universal Service Obligation, including changes to bulk mail and Second Class delivery frequencies. And the group has also appointed a new CEO.

Prodigi Group board (L-R): CEO James Old, CTO Tom Gallard, COO Eric Kickert and CPO Steve Levin

Prodigi acquires Peecho

Print-on-demand company Prodigi has acquired Amsterdam-based cloud printing specialist Peecho.

De La Rue Authentication extends Microsoft deal

De La Rue has signed a further extension of its decades-long brand protection contract with Microsoft.

Metsä Board has decided not to proceed with the Kaskinen investment

Metsä Board changes Kaskinen plans; will invest in existing mills

Metsä Board has decided not to invest in a new folding boxboard mill in Kaskinen, Finland following the completion of a pre-engineering phase, and the business now plans to invest in its existing...

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Last month’s listicle brightened with a few rays of sunshine

While March may have been on the damp side weatherwise, there were smatterings of sunshine in Printweek’s ranking of our most read stories. Chief among them were a brace of high-profile start-ups and,...

An aerial view of the Elvington site taken over by York Media. Image: Google Maps

Linda Boyes parts company with Mike Newbould

York Media boss Linda Boyes has dispensed with the services of Mike Newbould Junior at her new web offset start-up venture.